Waterbirth often features on a birth plan, but it doesn’t always happen. Understanding the science and policy around waterbirth can help make it a reality. That knowledge starts here…

Every birth I support as a doula in Cornwall teaches me something, and influences how I support my future families: these are my top four learning moments so far…

One hospital and four birth settings: choosing where to give birth in Cornwall relies on you understanding the pros and cons of each labour and delivery setting. Let’s go… 

Antenatal classes aren’t all made equal. Independent antenatal providers (like me!) have the power to make a real difference to your birth experience, despite lower Google rankings. Here’s why…

Every antenatal teacher and doula comes to birthwork carrying their own experiences & biases. Understanding how these can help you prepare for birth, may be the game-changer you’re looking for.

Postnatal bodies need to be strong: nutrient rich & delicious foods help. This ‘nearly perfect postnatal dhal’ ticks all the boxes and is my go to dish for postnatal clients.

Newborn life is hard: postnatal doulas can make it SO much easier. By dipping into these six forms of support, I can create the personalised support my clients need.

Saying a doula is a non-medical birth support is like saying ice-cream is a frozen dairy based dessert: accurate, but far too simplistic. Doulas make birth better; here’s how.